The Indian women’s Paris Olympics boxing contingent could face an uphill task in its quest for ultimate glory after it was handed a tricky draw on Thursday. Two-time world champion Nikhat Zareen will face World Championships gold medallist Wu Yu of China in the second round in the women’s 50kg event. Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist…
NEW DELHI: Star Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah has shed light on the profound impact his father’s untimely demise had on his bond with his sister, Juhika Bumrah. The tragic event, which occurred when Bumrah was in second grade and his sister in fourth, brought them closer as a family unit, forging an unbreakable connection that…
Paris 2024 Olympics organisers are looking into what led to a pitch invasion during the opening match of the Olympic soccer tournament between Argentina and Morocco, they said on Thursday. Argentina lost 2-1 following a VAR review after play was suspended with the scores level at 2-2 but the final result was only confirmed two…
The Durand Cup 2024 is set to kick off in Kolkata on July 27 when defending champion Mohun Bagan Super Giant takes on Downtown Heroes at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan. Having made its debut in this tournament only in 2021, Kerala Blasters would be hoping to be just the third club from Kerala to…
NEW DELHI: Barry McCarthy‘s three-wicket haul helped Ireland bounce back and bowl out Zimbabwe for 210 on the first day of a groundbreaking one-off Test match in Belfast on Thursday.The match, which began after Irish skipper Andy Balbirnie won the toss, made history as the inaugural Test played in Northern Ireland.Zimbabwe’s openers, Prince Masvaure (74)…
The head of Argentina’s football federation said the chaotic ending to its Olympic football match against Morocco on Wednesday “makes no sense,” and Argentina’s coach Javier Mascherano called the scene “a scandal.” The opening match of the men’s football tournament was suspended for nearly two hours during added time after Morocco fans invaded the field…
The 2024 edition of the Durand Cup is set to kick off on July 27 at Kolkata’s Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan with a match between Mohun Bagan Super Giant and Downtown Heroes. Two-time champion of the tournament Mohammedan Sporting Club will be hoping to add a third Durand Cup to its trophy cabinet when it…
NEW DELHI: Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has expressed his admiration for Rohit Sharma‘s leadership skills. The fast bowler reminisced about his experiences playing under Rohit in the IPL.The pacer’s words shed light on the strong bond and understanding between the two players, which has developed over the course of their time together in the…
Spain playmaker Aitana Bonmati scored once and created another goal as the world champion came from behind to beat Japan 2-1 in the opening Group C match of Olympics women’s football competition in Nantes on Thursday. Olympic debutant Spain recovered from going behind to an early goal to avenge a 4-0 group stage loss to…
Third seed Elena Rybakina became the latest high-profile withdrawal from the Olympic tennis competition on Thursday, hours after the draw was made at Roland Garros. Kazakhstan’s former Wimbledon champion has pulled out of the singles and mixed doubles in which she was due to partner Alexander Bublik. ALSO READ | Paris Olympics 2024: Djokovic looks…
